Kidney Aid, 100 tablets, 500 mg.

This product is intended to help people with sluggish digestion overcome the problems associated with putrefaction in the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. It is a natural diuretic and works by strengthening rather than overstimulating the kidneys. It was formulated with overweight people in mind.

Ingredients: extracts of Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum; Kapur kachri, Hordeum vulgare; Fagonia arabica, Saxifrage igulata, Purnarnave, Boerhaavia diffusa; Shigru, Moringa pterygosperma; Munjaa, Saccharum officinarum; Babbul, Andropogon halepensis; Varuna, Crateava nurvala; Shank Pushpi, Parmelia parlata; Zergul, Cynodon dactylon; Launaea pinnatifida, Sharpunkha, Tephrosia purpurea; Gokshura, Tribulus terrestris; Dolichos biflorus; Butea frondosa resin.

Vadik Herbs, $

Slim Aid, 60 capsules

This formula relies on traditional Ayurvedic herbs to improve metabolism and utilize energy properly.

Ingredients: standardized extracts of Mahasudarshan churna, Indian Kino Tree (Pterocarpus marsupium), Urni Chhal (Clerodendron phlomidis), Purnarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibitaki (Terminalia belerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Pipli (Piper longum), Purple Fleabane (Vernonia anthelmintica).

Vadik Herbs, $

Trim Support, 90 tablets, 500 mg.

Trim Support promotes deeper assimilation of nutrients by kindling gastric fire, agni. This, in turn, helps to reduce ama, the metabolic residuals that congest the gastrointestinal tract. This formula is gently detoxifying and supports proper functioning of the spleen, pancreas, liver, and kidneys. It also tends to reduce sugar cravings.

Ingredients: Punarnava root, Boerhaavia diffusa*; Chitrak root, Plumbago zeylanica; Kutki root, Picrorhiza kurroa; Vidanga fruit, Embelia ribes; Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica*; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula*; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis*; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale*; Musta root, Cyperus rotundus*; Brahmi leaf, Hydrocotyle asiatica*; Pippali fruit, Piper longum*; mineral pitch, Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum*.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Trim Balm, 4 oz.

This is a kapha reducing formula for people who need to increase circulation to areas that tend to accumulate fluids and fat, like the thighs and buttocks. The concept is to stimulate lymphatic flow, detoxify, and nourish the tissues in order to maintain firmness and flexibility.

Ingredients: Sesame Oil*, Sunflower Oil*, Almond Oil*, Beeswax*, Punarnava root (Boerhaavia diffusa)*, Chitrak root (Plumbago zeylanica)*, Musta root (Cyperus rotundus)*, Guggulu resin (Commiphora mukul)*, Bhumyamalaki herb (Phyllanthus fraternus)*, Manjista root (Rubia cordifolia)*, Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis)*, Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica)*, Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula)*, Pippali fruit (Piper longum)*, Ginger root, (Zingiber officinale)*, Black Pepper fruit*, Rosemary leaf*, Lavendin essential oil, Clary sage essential oil.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Punarnavadi Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg.

Punarnavadi Guggulu reduces kapha: swelling and accumulations that tend to cause stones and joint pain. It supports elimination of excess fluids that can be attended by weight gain and sometimes inflammation. It is specific for conditions that are worse in the morning but improve with movement. It aids proper circulation and secretion of excess fluids.

Ingredients: Punarnava root, Boerhaavia diffusa; Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Eranda root, Ricinus communis; Nishoth root, Operculina turpethum; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Guduchi herb, Tinospora cordifolia; Danti root, Baliospermum montanum; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum; Chitrak root, Plumbago zeylanica; Bhallataka herb, Semecarpus anacardium; rock salt.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Triphala Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg.

Triphala Guggulu combines two of Ayurveda's most popular remedies: triphala and guggul. It is used to maintain proper cholesterol and weight levels. Some of the indications for use might include any kapha accumulations, from ama and ear wax to gall stones and obesity. It does this by gently and gradually removing toxins. Its use should be limited during pregnancy or if there is diarrhea.

Ingredients: Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula, Pippali fruit, Piper longum.

Banyan Botanicals, $